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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,832.96, 20,469.60 and 9,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,832.96, 20,469.60 and 9,244 is: 12,756.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,832.96 : 20,469.60 = 9,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,832.96/20,469.60 = 9,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,832.96x = 20,469.60 × 9,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,832.96x = 189,220,982.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,220,982.40/14,832.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,756.79

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